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REGISTERING / TITLING A BOAT IN NEW YORK STATE
See the blue pages of your local telephone directory,
or visit DMV’s web site, for DMV phone numbers.
ÜRead the section below for the action you want. Each section identifies the paperwork that is needed for each action.
ÜForms with an asterisk (*) are available at any Motor Vehicles office and at DMV’s web site at dmv.ny.gov
To REGISTER a motorized boat for the first time in NYS, provide the following original documents:
8. if the registrant is leasing the boat, the owner must complete and
1. a completed Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B*).
sign section 3 of the Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B*)
2. proof of ownership (manufacturers statement of origin; a title or provide a completed Registration Authorization (MV-95*)
from NY or another state; a transferable registration; or a US together with a copy of the leasing agreement, proof of ownership
Coast Guard document), see page 2; documents and proof of owner’s identity (see #5, #6 or #7).
3. bill of sale, if purchased through a private sale (one individual to 9. the appropriate fee (check, cash, money order or credit card):
another), a store, a yacht broker or from a dealer, see page 2; These fees are for a
4. sales tax clearance form*, see page 2; less than 16 ft. - $26.25 three-year registration.
16 ft. but less than 26 ft - $57.50 They do not include
5. proof of identity - a current NYS driver license, learner permit
26 ft. and longer - $93.75 title or lien fees.
or non-driver ID card, or refer to DMV form ID-82* (Proofs of
Identity for Registration and Title) for other acceptable documents. 10. registration/titling documents submitted by someone other than
6. if registering for a corporation, see page 2. the registrant must be accompanied by a photocopy of the
7. if registering for a partnership, see page 2. registrant’s NYS driver license, permit or non-driver ID card and
the original NYS driver license, permit or non-driver ID card from
the party bringing in the documentation.
NOTE: All 1973 model year and newer boats must have a 12-digit Hull Identification Number (HIN) before the boat can be registered
with the Department of Motor Vehicles. To request a HIN, you must complete Parks and Recreation form OPS-420 (Application For a Boat
- Hull Identification Number), or download the form from the OPRHP web site at www.nysparks.com/boats.
Type of Boat - Refer to the following descriptions to complete the “Type of Boat” field on the MV-82B in box 3 :
Open - affords little or no protection from the weather, such as a rowboat, center console runabout, a bow rider or pontoon boat.
Cabin - has an enclosed space in which passengers can gather for protection from the weather, such as a cuddy or a cruising boat.
House - provides sleeping, eating and bathing facilities, is typically slow moving, and is not used for long distance cruises or active
boating such as water-skiing.
Other - racing, personal watercraft, amphicars, ATV/boat, airboats, novelty craft, weed harvesters, etc.
To RENEW a boat registration, please provide: To CHANGE information on a boat registration and/or a
title, provide:
1. a completed Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B*);
1. a completed Boat Registration Renewal Reminder (MV-3B).
If the Reminder is not available, or if the information on the 2. proof of the registrant’s identity (see #5, #6 or #7 of “To Register” above);
Reminder is wrong (other than the address), complete a 3. for a change in name, partnership, model year, or hull identification
Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B*); and number, provide proof of the change to be made; and
2. the appropriate fee (see #9 above). 4. proof of ownership (registration or title).
To REPLACE a lost, destroyed or damaged registration To REPLACE a lost, destroyed or damaged title, provide:
and/or sticker, provide:
1. a completed Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B*); 1. a completed Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title (MV-902*);
2. proof of the registrant’s identity (see #5, #6 or #7 of “To 2. proof of the owner’s identity (see #5, #6 or #7 of “To Register”
Register” above); and above); and
3. the appropriate fee - $2.00 3. the appropriate fee - $20
To obtain a TITLE ONLY for a 1987 model year and newer boat that is 14 feet or longer, please provide:
1. a completed Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B*) or Title Only applications and items 2-5 must be mailed to:
Application for Title (MV-82TON*);
2. proof of ownership (see page 2); NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
3. proof of the owner’s identity (see #5, #6 or #7 of “To Register” above); Title Bureau
6 Empire State Plaza
4. sales tax clearance form FS-6T, available at any DMV office, or the original Albany NY 12228-0322
dealer’s bill of sale that includes the amount of sales tax collected; and
5. a check for $50 payable to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”.
(NOTE: An additional $5 lien fee, paid by the lender and submitted with form MV-900, may apply.)
MV-82.1B (8/15) PAGE 1 OF 2
ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
1. If the boat was purchased NEW from a dealer (either in 3. If the boat was purchased USED and was NEVER REGISTERED
New York State or in some other state): in New York State or in another state:
a. a Manufacturer’s Certificate or Statement of Origin (MCO a. the Manufacturer’s Certificate or Statement of Origin (MCO
or MSO); and or MSO) signed over to the new owner;
b. a bill of sale (must include model name and number, year, b. the original owner’s bill of sale from all subsequent transfers
make, HIN, color, buyer’s/seller’s name and address, date of between individuals; and
sale and purchase price). An original dealer/yacht broker c. a bill of sale from the prior owner (see #1b).
bill of sale must contain all of the following information:
a consecutive bill of sale number (NYS dealers only) NOTE: If a boat is 1987 or newer and 14 ft. or longer, and not
name and address of the dealership/yacht broker documented, a NYS resident must obtain a title in their
date of sale name before transferring it to a new owner.
the 7 digit facility registration number (NYS dealers only) 4. If the boat purchased is DOCUMENTED with the US Coast
tax ID number Guard (USCG), or is in the process of being DOCUMENTED
a description of the boat including the HIN, year, make, with the USCG, and:
length, hull material and propulsion
NY boat registration number, if applicable a. documentation is in the current owner’s name - USCG
an indication that the boat is new or used Certificate of Documentation (Form CG-1270) in the owner’s
statement that all the applicable sales tax has been name; OR a foreign Certificate of Documentation translated
collected (NYS dealers only) in English and certified by the translator and customs
trade-in information, if applicable (dealers only) clearance (Form 5119A or Form 368);
name and address of buyer (dealers only)
name and address of buyer and seller (yacht brokers only) b. documentation is being transferred to a new owner - a copy
lien information, if applicable (dealers only) of the previous owner’s US Certificate of Documentation
signatures of buyer, seller and broker (yacht brokers only) (Form CG-1270) and a bill of sale to the new owner;
signatures of buyer and dealer (dealers only) c. documentation is in progress - photocopies of proof of
2. If the boat was purchased USED and was PREVIOUSLY ownership (title, transferable registration or MCO/MSO) and
REGISTERED in New York State or in another state: Application for Documentation (CG-1258);
a. the prior owner’s title or transferable registration signed
over to the new owner or dealer, or similar proof of d. the owner wants to discontinue the documentation - USCG
ownership issued by another jurisdiction. If there were Letter of Deletion with a dealer bill of sale (that includes the
multiple transfers (for non-titled boats), you will need all HIN, year, make and length of the boat), or if a private sale,
subsequent bills of sale; and a copy of the USCG Certificate of Documentation (Form
b. a bill of sale (see #1b above) and Proof of Sales Tax CG-1270) with the Letter of Deletion.
Clearance (see below).
PROOF OF SALES TAX CLEARANCE
1. If the boat is purchased from a dealer, the original bill of sale a. complete and sign the front of Form DTF-802**, and
must include the amount of sales tax collected. b. the seller/donor must complete and sign the back of Form
2. If sales tax has not been paid to a registered New York dealer or to the DTF-802**, if the boat was purchased at less than fair market
NYS Tax Department, it will be collected by DMV when the boat is value, or if the boat was a gift (regardless of relationship).
registered. As of June 1, 2015, if the selling price is more than 4. To claim an exemption from sales tax, complete Form DTF-803**.
$230,000 (including any outboard motor or trailer sold in conjunction 5. If the boat was purchased out-of-state, and you are applying for
with the vessel), any amount over $230,000 is exempt from sales tax. credit for the sales tax paid in the other state, complete Form
3. Provide the original bill of sale and: DTF-804**. The original bill of sale is required.
** DTF forms may be obtained from any Motor Vehicles office or from the state Tax Department.
They are also available on the DMV (dmv.ny.gov) and Tax and Finance (www.tax.ny.gov) web sites.
PROOF OF INCORPORATION
1. A NYS boat registration or title in the same corporate name or b. a certificate of subsisting or foreign bid issued by the New
2. A certified copy of the NYS Certificate of Incorporation or York Department of State.
3. For New York State corporations only: 5. For corporate DBAs: a filing receipt from the New York
a. a certificate of good standing or subsisting issued by the Department of State, with the DBA listed.
New York Department of State or 6. For unincorporated associations: proofs vary depending on the type
b. a filing receipt issued by the New York Department of State of organization. Contact a Motor Vehicles office for information.
4. For out-of-state corporations only:
a. a certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the
home state or
PROOF OF PARTNERSHIP
1. Provide a Certificate of Partnership (filed with the County Clerk); and
2. If there are more than two (2) partners or joint owners of a vehicle, you must also provide a Statement of Partnership or Joint
Ownership (Form MV-83T*).
3. For DBAs: a copy of the DBA filing receipt issued by the County Clerk.
PROOF OF INSURANCE
Proof of insurance is not necessary when registering a boat.
MV-82.1B (8/15) PAGE 2 OF 2
TYPE OF BOAT/
OPEN
A boat that affords little or no protection from the weather, such as a rowboat,
center console runabout, a bow rider, pontoon boat.
CABIN
A boat that has an enclosed space in which passengers can gather for
protection from the weather, such as a cuddy or a cruising boat.
HOUSE
A boat with sleeping, eating and bathing facilities,
that is typically slow moving, and is not used for long distance cruises.
Not used for active boating such as water-skiing.
OTHER
Racing, personal watercraft, amphicars, atv/boat, airboats,
novelty craft, weed harvesters, etc.
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